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The view of Uppsala Cathedral and the Fyrisån river unites two of the most defining elements of the cityscape in a particularly beautiful perspective. Above the Fyrisån, which flows calmly through the center, the two mighty towers of Uppsala Cathedral rise, widely visible above the city's rooftops. The green banks, bridges, and historic buildings along the river form an attractive foreground for the monumental Gothic cathedral. Especially during a walk along the Fyrisån, new perspectives constantly open up on the cathedral and one of Uppsala's most characteristic panoramas.

The view of Uppsala Cathedral from Gotlandsparken is one of the particularly beautiful perspectives of the city's landmark. From the small park on the Fyrisån, the two mighty towers of the cathedral rise above the historic buildings and trees of the city center. The green spaces and the nearby water form an attractive foreground for the monumental Gothic architecture. Gotlandsparken is therefore ideal for a short break and as a photo stop during a walk along the Fyrisån through historic Uppsala.

The main building of Uppsala University (Universitetshuset) is one of the most representative structures in the traditional university city. It was built in the Neo-Renaissance style and opened in 1887; particularly impressive are the monumental facade, the spacious vestibule, and the magnificent auditorium. In front of the building lies the University Park (Universitetsparken) with several monuments to important figures from science and Swedish history. Together with the nearby Cathedral and the Gustavianum, the main university building forms the historical heart of academic Uppsala and recalls the centuries-long significance of the university founded in 1477.

A large, man-made waterfall on the Dalälven River. Famous for salmon fishing - but it's a very impressive sight in its own right. Very noisy!

The Gothic Uppsala Cathedral (Uppsala Domkyrka), consecrated in 1435, is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Uppsala, the parish church of the Uppsala Cathedral parish, and a national shrine of the Church of Sweden. It houses the relics of Sweden's national saint, Saint Erik, and a relic of Saint Bridget. The church is traditionally the coronation and burial church for Swedish kings and queens. Following a fire in the former cathedral (in Gamla Uppsala), the Pope granted permission in 1258 to move the bishopric to present-day Uppsala (then Östra Aros). The move to Domberget took place in 1273. Initially, the existing Saint Erik Chapel was used for services while French builders, under the direction of Etienne de Bonneuil, began constructing a new cathedral. The construction would continue for over a century and a half. The cathedral's towers are the tallest church towers in Scandinavia, reaching 118.7 meters. The most powerful of its five church bells, called Storan, weighs 7,360 kilograms, making it Sweden's largest church bell. The Church of Sweden estimates that around half a million people visit Uppsala Cathedral each year.

The Linnaeus Museum is located in the Prefectural Residence in the Linnaeus Garden in Uppsala. Carl von Linnaeus and his family lived here in the second half of the 18th century. The museum displays a collection of furniture, objects, and paintings that tell the story of Linnaeus's life as a scientist and private person.

The locks are usually opened on the second Sunday in June, which draws a lot of spectators.

Beautiful waterfall of the river Dalälven